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Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Kiki's Delivery Service, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.'Everyone has some type of magic inside them. . .' On her thirteenth birthday Kiki must decide whether she's going to leave home with her cat Jiji in tow and move to a town without another witch. She knows she has to use her magic to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...Can Kiki learn to control her magic and make her own way in the world?

Soar into this modern Japanese classic about a young witch and her clever cat with this new translation by Emily Balistrieri which will delight fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animated movie as well as new readers. 'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon'A charming and beautifully written story' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia FangKiki is a trainee witch. On her thirteenth birthday she must follow tradition and leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use only her powers to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...can she use her flying abilities to make her own way in the world? She sets out with her beloved black cat Jiji on an exciting journey, making new friends along the way.

Soar into this modern Japanese classic about a young witch and her clever cat with this new translation by Emily Balistrieri which will delight fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animated movie as well as new readers. 'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon'A charming and beautifully written story' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia FangKiki is a trainee witch. On her thirteenth birthday she must follow tradition and leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use only her powers to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...can she use her flying abilities to make her own way in the world? She sets out with her beloved black cat Jiji on an exciting journey, making new friends along the way.

Join Kiki, the beloved young witch, and her clever cat Jiji in the enchanting sequel to the modern classic! This new translation will reveal more to the story that inspired the Hiyao Miyazaki film, Kiki's Delivery Service.It has been a year since Kiki started her new life as an honest-to-goodness witch, and the - not quite so - little courier has become a real celebrity.But fame comes with its own set of challenges. As Kiki faces increasingly perilous tasks, her friendships with Jiji and Tombo are put to the test. Doubts creep in, leading her to question her purpose.Determined to overcome her fears, Kiki must summon all her courage and perhaps even explore a new kind of magic. Will she find the strength to navigate her evolving world?Kiki and the New Magic is a captivating tale of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery. Perfect for fans of the Studio Ghibli film and anyone who loves a magical adventure.

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La novela en la que se basa una de las películas más aclamadas de Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli).Como dicta la tradición, todas las brujas adolescentes deben pasar un año fuera de casa para aprender a valerse por sí mismas. Nicky, de madre bruja y padre humano, tiene una única habilidad destacable: la de volar.Cuando llega el momento de marcharse por su cuenta, ella y su sarcástico gato parlante parten en su escoba para buscar alguna ciudad sin bruja propia donde puedan ofrecer sus servicios mágicos."Nicky, la aprendiz de bruja" es la preciosa novela de Eiko Kadono (premio Hans Christian Andersen) que Studio Ghibli popularizó en todo el mundo con su adaptación cinematográfica, dirigida por Hayao Miyazaki y una de las más emblemáticas de la productora. El libro, inédito hasta ahora en español, se ha convertido en un clásico contemporáneo de la literatura infantil y fantástica japonesa. Esta edición, traducida directamente del japonés, incluye las ilustraciones originales de Akiko Hayashi.